Donald Trump Dismisses Reports of Iranian Assassination Plot

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected recent claims that Israel had supplied intelligence about an Iranian plot to assassinate him, telling the New York Post that “Israel came up with nothing.” Trump added that he has issued “instructions” for a massive strike on Iran if an attempt were confirmed.

Israeli sources disclosed that elements of Iran’s hard‑line leadership, including new IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi, have expressed a desire to target Trump, though no specific operational plan was identified. U.S. intelligence agencies have detected ongoing chatter about threats to the president but found no concrete plot. The president’s decision to switch to an older aircraft for his return from a NATO summit was described as a security precaution amid the heightened tensions.

The episode underscores the strained U.S.–Iran relationship and Israel’s effort to influence U.S. policy on the conflict, as the Trump administration continues negotiations while signaling a willingness to resume military pressure on Tehran.